ROBERT L. BLOCK, 77, of Branchland, W.Va., lost his battle with cancer on Sunday, February 26, 2017 at St. Mary's Medical Center.  He was born March 10, 1939 at Marrowbone, W.Va., a son of the late Lafe and Elizabeth Vance Block.  Also preceding him in death were five brothers, John Block, Mosey Block, Charley Block, George Block and Gid Block; and three sisters, Liz Charles, Handy Burchfield, and Martha Block.

He leaves behind two brothers, Jack Block of Crum, W.Va., and Lafe Block of Branchland; one sister, Jessie (George) Finley of Branchland; a host of nieces and nephews; very special friends, Landon and Brenda Toppins and Tom Fry.

Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Jenny's Creek Church with Brothers Tom Fry, Ray Messer and A.J. Block officiating.  Burial will follow at the Block Cemetery, Marrowbone with George New, Wayne Johnson, Kenneth Johnson, Steve Block, Wayne Williams, Ed Block, and Jim Sizemore serving as pallbearers. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday at the church.  Johnson Tiller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Block family.